What is the world’s largest delimited DOP wine region?
DO La Mancha
What is the climate of Castilla-La Mancha?
Continental
What are two reasons why the eastern part of Castilla-La Mancha experiences some Mediterranean influence?
Proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, Levante winds
Approximately what percentage of Castilla-La Mancha’s land mass is part of the central plateau?
80%
What is the most widely planted grape in Castilla-La Mancha?
Airén
Airén is the world’s most-planted grape. True or False?
FALSE (it is fourth overall and first for white grapes)
What is the most planted red grape in Castilla-La Mancha?
Tempranillo/Cencibel
What percentage of vineyard land in Spain is in Castilla-La Mancha?
49.5%
DO La Mancha is dominated by red plantings. True or False?
FALSE (it is 71% white)
Which two rivers frame DO Manchuela?
Júcar, Cabriel
What is the dominant grape in DO Manchuela?
Bobal
What does “Valdepeñas” translate to in English?
Valley of stones
What is the name of the semi-red/rosé wine made in DO Valdepeñas?
Aloque (aka Clarete)
Name the first two Vinos de Pago awarded in Spain.
VP Domino de Valdepusa, VP Finca Élez
What is the only Spanish grape planted at VP Dominio de Valdepusa?
Graciano
Which grape is VP Finca Élez celebrated for?
Chardonnay
After phylloxera arrived in Madrid vineyards, which two varieties were planted to obtain high yields?
Airén, Garnacha Tinta
Which river forms the southern border of Madrid?
Tajo
Which two white grapes dominate the white wine production of Madrid?
Malvar, Albillo (Real)
What is the name of the unique wine production method in Madrid where a portion of the solids remain with the unfiltered wine?
Sobremadre
Which is the largest sub-zone in DO Vinos de Madrid?
Arganda
Which DO Vinos de Madrid sub-zone focuses on Garnacha Tinta and Malvar?
Navalcarnero
What is the name of the driving force of weather patterns over the Atlantic Ocean affecting Extremadura?
Azores High
What is the name of the driving force of weather patterns over the Atlantic Ocean affecting Extremadura?
Azores High
